UPSC Prelims · Indian Economy
Agriculture UPSC Prelims PYQs
UPSC Prelims has asked 27 questions on Agriculture, part of Indian Economy (272 questions). That is 9.9% of the topic, the 4th largest of its 15 sub-topics. The most recent one is from 2026.
The button opens Indian Economy in the app; Agriculture is one of its tests.
Agriculture PYQs by the latest year asked
Each question is counted once, under the latest year it was asked in the exam.
| Period | PYQs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 and later | 4 | |
| 2016–2020 | 14 | |
| 2011–2015 | 9 |
Sample questions from the free tests
Question text only. The options, the answer and the explanation open in the free test (free sign-in with your mobile number).
Asked in 2026
Which among the following is/are the objective(s) of the Rainfed Area Development (RAD) initiative under the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) ?
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1. Encouraging monoculture in rainfed areas
2. Increasing rice cultivation in irrigated regions
3. Enhancing productivity and minimising climatic risks through Integrated Farming Systems (IFS)
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1 of the 27 questions are in free tests; the rest are part of the Destiny Pass.